The Weston Democrat

07/27/2025

Free to read: As we age, our sense of thirst fades—putting seniors at higher risk for dehydration. 💧 Stay mindful, drink often, and keep your body healthy and hydrated.

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/how-aging-and-dehydration-are-intertwined/article_20d8f7dd-b5e0-4705-9742-640de9b14138.html

The human body is ever-changing. Though it’s not often so easy to detect the changes the body goes through, such alterations may become more noticeable with age.

07/27/2025

🎨 WE’RE HIRING: GRAPHIC DESIGNER 🎨
Join the award-winning WVNews family!

Are you a creative powerhouse who thinks outside the grid? We’re on the hunt for a Graphic Designer who’s ready to bring bold ideas to life across print and digital platforms and who knows their way around Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and other Creative Cloud tools (Illustrator? Animate? Even better!). If you’ve got past experience in newspapers or media — awesome, but it’s not a dealbreaker.

This on-site position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to help shape the visual identity of our many publications — from newspapers and glossy magazines to special sections and digital ads.

📌 What You’ll Do:
• Design engaging layouts for print publications and special projects
• Create and schedule digital ads, including animated and static formats
• Work with HTML5 files for digital ad platforms
• Support the editorial and marketing teams with various creative tasks
• Juggle deadlines with flexibility and a positive attitude
• Contribute fresh ideas and creative solutions in a team-focused environment

✅ What We’re Looking For:
• Strong design instincts and a sharp eye for detail
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (experience with other Adobe apps a big plus!)
• Experience designing for both print and digital
• Comfortable working under deadlines and shifting priorities
• Past newspaper/media experience is a bonus, but not required

This is your chance to be part of a fun, driven, and supportive creative team where your work truly makes an impact.

💥 Ready to design your next chapter with WVNews?

📧 Send your resume, work samples, and any relevant experience to:
📩 [email protected] and [email protected]

We can't wait to see what you bring to the table!

07/27/2025

Free to read: Sports aren’t just for kids—retirees can reap big benefits too! 🏅 Staying active through team sports boosts health, connection & fun in your golden years.

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/sports-that-can-compel-seniors-to-get-up-and-move/article_d7defca5-79e6-488b-92a7-dfa7248a2ad6.html

Discussions about the benefits of sports participation are often rooted in how much young people can gain from playing a team sport. Older adults have much to gain from playing

07/26/2025

Free to read: As we age, managing weight gets tougher—and it matters. CDC data shows obesity affects 44.3% of adults 40–59 and 51.5% of those 60+. Staying healthy means watching for both weight gain and loss. ⚖️💙

https://www.wvnews.com/over-60-how-to-maintain-a-healthy-weight-as-you-age/article_9abb3198-7b80-4e83-b1fb-8560dd725835.html

Age often brings wisdom, experience, and for many people, some body weight changes that might affect their health over time.

07/26/2025

📰 WE’RE HIRING: MULTIMEDIA NEWS JOURNALIST 🌟
Join the award-winning WVNews family!

Are you a strong storyteller with a nose for news and a passion for community? We’re looking for a Multimedia News Journalist who can dive into hard-hitting stories and bring local features to life — both in print and online.

Whether you’re an entry-level reporter eager to learn or a seasoned journalist ready for your next challenge, we want someone who’s motivated, versatile, and ready to make an impact.

📌 What You’ll Be Doing:
• Reporting on a wide range of topics, from breaking news to community features
• Writing for both print and digital audiences
• Engaging with readers through social and digital platforms
• Capturing photo and video content to complement your stories
• Collaborating with a passionate, fast-paced newsroom team

🎯 What We’re Looking For:
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Solid people skills — ability to connect with sources and communities
• Motivation, curiosity, and a self-starting attitude
• Comfortable using digital and social media tools
• A passion for storytelling in all its forms

💼 Salary commensurate with experience — we value your talent.
📧 Send your resume and contact info to [email protected]

This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, innovative news team where every story matters. Join our winning team at WVNews and help us tell the stories that shape our communities.

07/26/2025

Free to read: Retirement isn’t always endless freedom—39% of retirees report loneliness, boredom, or a loss of purpose once the initial glow fades, a recent study shows. 💭💔

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/retired-and-bored-how-to-make-an-active-retirement-a-reality/article_8607504b-f9dd-47c8-8b48-47769cbaa3e9.html

Scores of people view retirement as a time in their lives when they aren’t beholden to schedules and can finally indulge in hobbies and interests they’d been dreaming about while

07/26/2025

📣 Weston Democrat is Looking for Local Writers! 📝📸🎥

Are you passionate about your community? Do you love storytelling, sports, or capturing the action with a camera?

River Cities Tribune & Register is looking for freelance writers in your area to help cover local events, sporting events, and community happenings. This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys writing, photography, and/or video, and wants to help highlight the people and stories that make our communities shine.

🗒️ What We’re Looking For:
• Writers who know and care about their local area
• Ability to cover local events, high school sports, and community news
• Photography and/or video skills a plus
• Reliable and deadline-driven

💵 Compensation: Rate is determined per assignment and based on experience.

Help us tell the stories that matter—right from your own backyard!

📧 To apply, send your resume, writing samples, and photo/video examples to [email protected]

07/25/2025

Free to read: Back‑to‑school tip: set up a dedicated study corner at home! 📚✨ A consistent workspace helps students focus, stay organized & boost productivity.

https://www.wvnews.com/diywv/transform-your-kid-s-study-corner-diy-bulletin-boards-and-pegboards/article_3f6390dc-8bb3-45bd-b64c-795f24296a9a.html

As students head back to school, parents often look for ways to help them stay organized and focused. One of the simplest — and most effective — solutions is creating

07/25/2025

Free to read: A Marshall University study finds certain e‑cigarette flavors, like vanilla, can activate the brain’s reward centers and even boost nicotine’s effects. 🧠⚡

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/marshall-university-study-flavored-vapes-pose-unique-addiction-rick/article_03fdc035-9022-49bd-8ac5-9aa9f6f281e6.html

A new study on mice —led by researchers at Marshall University — reveals that flavor additives commonly used in e-cigarettes can enhance nicotine’s effects on the nervous system.

07/25/2025

The West Virginia State Fair is back and celebrating a major milestone!

07/25/2025

Roh, Katrina Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh With quiet dignity and abiding faith, Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh passed from this life on the 23rd of July 2025, at the age of 66, following a brief illness. A woman of rare gentleness and inner strength, she bore a…

Roh, Katrina Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh With quiet dignity and abiding faith, Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh passed from this life on the 23rd of July 2025, at the age of

07/25/2025

Free to read: The U.S. Department of Education says over $6B in school grants, frozen July 1 for review, will soon be released—easing worries for districts nationwide. 💰📚

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/u-s-department-of-education-to-release-6-billion-in-frozen-funds/article_62938173-a70d-4fe4-adc7-ef71254e74c2.html

WASHINGTON (WV News) — Billions of dollars in grants for schools frozen earlier this month will soon be released, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.